Paddy Leerssen
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam and part of the DSA Observatory, working on social media regulation and related DSA research.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 30min
The Digital Services Act is a Lightning Rod for Debate
Paddy Leerssen, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam focusing on social media regulation and DSA research. He discusses the DSA’s two-year enforcement milestone and evolving empirical work. Conversation covers audits and risk assessments, rising private litigation across Europe, national versus EU enforcement tensions, and blind spots like marketplaces and gender-based violence.
Oct 8, 2025 • 33min
What We Can Learn from the First Digital Services Act Out-of-Court Dispute Settlements?
Thomas Hughes, CEO of Appeals Centre Europe, shares insights about the new transparency report revealing that over 75% of moderation decisions were overturned in the first 1,500 disputes. Paddy Leerssen, a postdoctoral researcher, discusses the significance of Article 21, emphasizing its role in making dispute settlements more accessible for users. They explore the challenges of platform compliance, the implications of GDPR on data sharing, and how the system can bolster free speech by correcting unjust content removals.
